[Criminal Minds] years before love

Hotch could hardly remember the last time he was in a church.He doesn't hate the church, he doesn't hate the pastor or the priest, let alone hate God, if he has to say it, Hotch thinks the church hates him.

In the past, he also obediently appeared here on time every Sunday with his parents to do the things that a judge's son and a believer should do.But he is very clear that every time he walks in here, he can clearly feel the tearing from his soul.As a child he would cry, and as he got older, Hotch slowly learned how to subtly cover up and pretend to fit in.

However, this kind of cover-up may not be successful in front of Rossi. He almost walked into the building for less than 5 minutes, and he felt that Rossi had already started to frown when he looked at him.

But obviously now is not the time to pursue this.

It can barely be said that the young, middle-aged pastor has a good appearance, is meticulously dressed, and is quite cooperative with their visit.

"Kirby, these two are FBI agents Rossi and Hotch." Kim was obviously familiar with each other, "Kirby Hall."

"The three of you obviously didn't come to pray." Hall nodded. "I've also heard about the tragic case. Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Have you heard?"

"There aren't many secrets in this town. And they don't keep it secret." Hall crossed himself.

"We want you to help us find this murderer."

"Me? I don't know who he is." Hall seemed surprised.

"He came to you for help," Rossi said.

"They're looking for God's help, not mine." Hall shook his head. "And most of the town has been here."

"He may have told you about his problems." Rossi weighed his words and continued.

"Detective, you know I can't reveal the things people tell me." Hall looked up at him.

Rossi leaned closer to his ear, "Hall, we're talking about a serial killer."

"I don't know who he is." Hall shook his head. "With all due respect, even before God, not many people are brave enough to admit that they killed someone."

"Hall, maybe you have the impression that a certain member of the church here may have confided to you about family problems a few months ago." Hotch didn't want to spend any more time here, and cut in directly, "There was a time when he might come Very frequent, then suddenly very rare, with an occasional tendency to get emotionally out of control."

Hall's eyes shifted to him, and he paused for a moment without answering immediately.

"About your age," Rossi added. "Educated, occasionally hunts, has his own private jet."

"I can't betray my friend's trust in me." After hesitating for a while, Hall lowered his head and spoke.

"Hall, are you covering for a murderer?" Hotch stared at him, frowning slightly.

Hall kept avoiding his gaze, whispering, "God forgives all who are truly repentant."

"A man who continues to murder has no remorse," Hotch cut him off rudely.

"Hall, it's not your intention to condone the murderer. If you let him continue, more families will be killed, and even the entire tourism industry in Alaska will be hit." Rossi pulled him back and said to Hall as gently as possible, " And your friend can't really be free."

Hall unconsciously raised his hand and grasped the cross on his chest.

"Hall?" Hotch took a step closer.

"Kirby?" Kim also took a step forward, "Kirby, if you really know something, please tell us."

"Marty, you know what I shouldn't say." Hall said softly, still keeping his head down.

"So there is such a person?" Rossi pulled him towards her, "Hall, he needs help, and if you really want to help him you should tell us who he is."

"I can't suspect my friend is a murderer just because he's in trouble." Hall was silent for another moment before speaking.

"Hall, if he's not, it won't do him any favors."

"I suggest you tell us now instead of going to the police station with us." Hotch stared at him threateningly.

"…James Wilson." Hall finally whispered a name.

"James?" Kim's eyes widened in surprise, "What happened to him?"

"Catherine, his wife, has applied for a good job and wants to get out of here. James is distressed, and the two have been arguing about it." Hall finally looked at them helplessly, "but I really don't think he will Killing people for this, James is a good guy."

"Kim, do you know how to get to his house?" Hotch and Rossi immediately turned and walked out.

"I know. But James wouldn't do such a thing." Kim chased after him to explain.

"Kim, don't jump to conclusions." Rossi disagreed with him. "We wouldn't say he did it until we met him."

"James is a good boy. He went to college in New York and came back because he loves here and is committed to protecting the animals here." Kim still shook his head, "And Catherine may argue with him, but she won't leave him."